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Articles and news on investment funding for UK and European companies, helping them to accelerate growth, scale operations, and achieve strategic goals.

Private equity

The lure of private equity investment to fuel growth

As a private equity house dedicated to building companies in the financial services, industrial and business services sectors, Dunedin partner Giles Derry tells GrowthBusiness more about the firm's approach.

News

Most active UK seed, venture and growth investors of 2013

On the back one of the strongest investment years for angel and venture capital commitments, GrowthBusiness looks at which firms were the busiest.

News

Irish model Emma-Jane Power ties up €500,000 angel round for her tech start-up

Emma-Jane Power has secured the backing of Enterprise Ireland, Kernel Capital and four prominent angel investors from Ireland.

Private equity

World Rally Championship tyre brand DMACK drives off with private equity backing

High performance tyre maker DMACK has turned to private equity to fund the next stage of its growth.

News

Kurt Geiger backer Graphite Capital closes new investment fund for UK companies

London-based private equity firm Graphite Capital has built on some strong exit activity by raising a new investment fund worth £500 million.

News

LDC doubles up with two investment deals in new and existing companies

Lloyds Banking investment arm LDC has closed two deals by backing software company Validus-IVC and business services firm EDM Group.

News

Green Investment Bank suffers first casualty as duputy chairman leaves

Adrian Montague is stepping down as deputy chairman of the UK Green Investment Bank.

News

Midven backs student services business BeGo

A business spawned by two University of Warwick students has secured an investment from Midven's Early Advantage fund.

News

Encore invests in testing equipment company

The owners of Technical Software Consultants, which makes equipment to test metallic structures for cracks and defects, have sold most of their shareholding to a London-based investment firm.

Entrepreneurs

External investors bring benefits – Best business decision case study

Bringing in external investors at the right time was integral to the success of his company says Andrew Yates, CEO of Artesian Solutions.

Opinion

Dry powder

With many corporates having underspent and left themselves with excess capital, I take a look at how it could be used in 2012.

News

Moulton raises £200 million for second turnaround fund

Jon Moulton is raising a further £200 million to invest in distressed companies with the expectation banks will withdraw support to more businesses next year.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial